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BU56 ZFN

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,465 mi
Last recorded133,465 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2025 133,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (lower rear arm ball joint worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (lower front arm bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (lower front arm bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded both sides of vehicle) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,100 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 131,208 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 129,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 120,335 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 106,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,306 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 89,327 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 89,327 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal disc damaged (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clean diesel

Fail 19 Sep 2015 81,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clean diesel

Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,791 miles

Advise child seat in nearside rear cnt check seat belt properly

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,407 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,981 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,547 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,087 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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BU56 ZFN is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU56 ZFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU56 ZFN registered?

BU56 ZFN is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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